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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Tab Hunter, ranked

Tab Hunter appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Tab Hunter Confidential or The Loved One.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Tab Hunter appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Tab Hunter Confidential. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2005 book, Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star
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Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star
Tab Hunter, Eddie Muller, 2005
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Tab Hunter Confidential
Jeffrey Schwarz, 2015

During the 1950s, Tab Hunter rose to fame as America’s beloved boy next door, seemingly invincible in his soaring career. However, there was one aspect that could potentially tarnish it all: Tab Hunter’s hidden homosexuality. Now, the veil of secrecy surrounding Tab Hunter’s personal life has been lifted. In this documentary, audiences will have the opportunity to meet the authentic Tab Hunter for the first time as he candidly recounts the complete tale of his journey.

The Loved One. Poster of the 1965 movie and cover of the 1948 book
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The Loved One
Evelyn Waugh, 1948
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The Loved One
Tony Richardson, 1965

A clash of cultures unfolds as a young British poet finds himself in California to oversee the burial of his Hollywood star uncle. In this darkly comedic adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s 1948 novel, he confronts a seedy mortuary business, leading to a series of bizarre and absurd encounters.